Location & Surroundings
Lukala is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 473 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bulungu, 47 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 320 km to the west. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, 55 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 26' 3" S, 18° 11' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 473 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,351 p/km²
- Built-up 12.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:04
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lukala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,008.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.30 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 27.1 | 1.1 | 316 | 56 | 1,008.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 339 | 71 | 1,010.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 0.7 | 337 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.86 / 0.96 | 29 | 30.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.7 | 2.0 | 349 | 39 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 65 | 597.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 0.8 | 185 | 70 | 1,008.3 | 0.19 / 0.30 | 71 | 167.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 245 | 93 | 1,010.0 | 1.65 / 1.95 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 235 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.41 / 2.36 | 99 | 21.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 2.5 | 203 | 45 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 97 | 646.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.8 | 1.9 | 277 | 86 | 1,009.8 | 0.15 / 0.93 | 100 | 98.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.5 | 275 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 0.11 / 1.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 275 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 2.43 / 3.46 | 100 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.9 | 1.7 | 282 | 43 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 695.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.3 | 1.6 | 352 | 70 | 1,010.5 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 74 | 151.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukala?
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukala today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Lukala?
Local time is 01:04. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukala?
Lukala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukala?
DEM 473 m.
Where is Lukala located?
It is at -4.43425, 18.19575 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.